Weather & Climate
The Climate in the tundra is known for its cold desert like conditions. The average temperature is 34 degrees celcius but the average summer temperature is 3-12 degrees celcius which enables the biome to sustain life. The rainfall may vary in different parts of the artic, Yearly percipitation including melting snow is 15 to 25 cm (6- 10 inches) Extremely cold climate, limitation and drainage and a low biotic diversity is what a Arctic Tundra biome contains.
This image shows the precipitation and temperature in degrees celcius.
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Where can you find this biome?
. Alaskan Coast
. Finland
. The North Pole
. Greenland
. Northern Scandinavia
. Northern Siberia
. Russia
What can you do in the Tundra in this weather?
. Hiking and Backpacking
. Visit Eskimo villages
. Wildlife Viewing
. (Surprisingly) River Floating
. Skiing
Below is a map of one of the resorts in the Tundra biome. (Alaska)
The tundra climate spans from most of Greenland to parts of Alaska, northern Canada, and northern Russia. The latitudinal range is 75° N to 60° N. Tundra climates can be found on the coastal areas of the arctic. The ocean water keeps the climate from falling to the extreme temperatures found in the interior of the continents.